Favorite Hymns for Kids (Volume 3)

Favorite Hymns for Kids (Volume 3) is a collection of easy, two-hand piano arrangements of five popular hymns. Though written for children, it is appropriate for any beginner regardless of age. Volume Three includes these hymns arranged for the late beginner:

• "Be Still My Soul"
• "Holy, Holy, Holy"
• "When Peace Like A River (It Is Well)"
• "My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less (On Christ the Solid Rock)"
• "Each Little Flower That Opens (All Things Bright and Beautiful)"

Each Favorite Hymns for Kids book includes:

Piano Arrangements

• Enlarged music score-two pages per hymn
• Verse one of each hymn, additional marks including introduction, refrain, playing both hands up one octave and final "Amen" ending
• Measure numbers (circled) at the beginning of each music scoreline
• Finger number recommendations above or below notes for both hands. Arrows above or below finger numbers alert students of changing finger positions

Student Hymn Worksheets

• Questions on hymn name, tune name, hymn meter, key, and time signatures
• Music practice checklist and keyboard graphic
• Additional hymn verses

Rhythm Worksheets

• Answer boxes under music notes for the student to write and count rhythms

Other Features

• Piano arrangement marks reference sheet - an example of how to use piano arrangement marks
• Rhythm worksheet reference sheet - rhythm examples of how to count and write rhythms
• Hymn and rhythm worksheet answer keys
• Glossary - over 40 hymn, music terms and symbols including the following:
  • Time Signatures
  • Hymn Terms
  • Music Terms and Symbols
  • Rhythm and Note Values
  • Measures
  • Key Signatures and Scales

Combining simple arrangements, instructions on how to "read" a hymn, and music theory, Favorite Hymns for Kids is a proven method to train beginner students not only how to play the hymns on the piano, but also to develop a love for hymns and learn the great truths of the Christian faith.

"As a teacher, hymn writer, and one who has played the hymns for my church for nearly 30 years, I have learned what works - what kind of arrangements beginner students can read, understand, and actually learn to play. I have tested these hymns with my students, and they love them "

For more information about Favorite Hymns for Kids book series, or our other products, and to download 10 sample pages of Favorite Hymns for Kids (Volume 3), please visit www.PraiseNotes.com.